The NHL [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/ice-hockey/] All-Star game is one of the most awaited nights for ice hockey fans. Fans keep close tabs on the smallest development related to the big night. Even the slightest news grabs eyes from all across the world. Once again, the preparation of ASG is becoming the topic of discussion, though not in the way organizers would want to. On 31 January, Florida Panthers posted a video of the making of the ice rink and logo for the upcoming game. The FLA Arena of Florida is going to host the star-studded match this year. Hence, the preparations for making compatible ice were going on for a long time. While the makers would have expected to receive appreciation for their work, the reaction from viewers didn’t come accordingly. NHL FANS GET CONFUSED AFTER SEEING THE VIDEO Seeing the time-lapse video of the Panther logo getting removed confused the audience. It appeared that the Panther’s logo was juxtaposed with the iconic All-Star Game logo. A fan expressed this confusion in the comment box. “I am so confused by this video. How did the ASG logo appear by the Lamborghini driver over the eyes repeatedly? Was the all-star game logo put down under the additional layers of eyes before the Panthers logo?” [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/connor-mcdavid-alex-debrincat-all-star-game-092322-1.jpg] Another fan claimed that the organizers had made this logo last year only and then covered it with a layer of ice. “It was there since they put the ice in last fall as they knew the all-star game was there anyways, so just shave it down and it’s already there,” he wrote. Rangers’ Latest Act Creates Quite a Stir [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-nhl-news-days-after-russian-nhl-star-ivan-provorovs-controversy-new-york-rangers-latest-act-creates-quite-a-stir/] Some of the fans didn’t like the fact there were multiple brand names written on the ice, which showed how the administration is running behind in money. “Honda, Verizon, Enterprise, AutoNation Cat and Baptist all in one photo. Pathetic,” he wrote in the comment box [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1395686367834403]. There was also a fan who felt that “The all-star game is a waste of time!!!!!” Tampa Bay’s fans also made his presence and said that the arena has seen lighting’s dominance and wrote, “Lightning players own that ice.” “We need beautiful ice for the games that count there were players falling all over the place Friday and Saturday night,” another fan suggested. WATCH THIS STORY: From Joe DiMaggio to Wayne Gretzky- Most Outstanding Statistical Accomplishments in Us Sporting History [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-from-joe-dimaggio-to-wayne-gretzky--most-outstanding-statistical-accomplishments-in-us-sporting-history-babe-ruth/] Organizers must be hoping that the all-star game would be the last trick in their arsenal to boost the dwindling viewership this season [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-nhl-news-hope-this-is-a-wake-up-call-14-year-veteran-joins-nhl-fans-in-calling-out-league-for-dwindling-viewership/]. But with just one day left before the big night, such critical voices of criticism can impact the plans. 

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Often regarded as the fastest game in the world, Ice Hockey, as the name suggests, is played on ice. It's a team sport played on an ice rink as two teams battle it out to score the most goals. Similar to hockey, the opponents use their ice hockey sticks to shoot a vulcanized, rubber disc called a puck into the goalpost. Each goal gets one point and the team with the most goals wins the competition. Therefore, it is a full-contact sport filled with drama and excitement. The sport features in the Winter Olympics with the US, Canadian and Russian teams often dominating the headlines. Significantly, the International Ice Hockey Federation governs the game. Similarly to ice hockey, many countries play field hockey with rules similar to that of ice hockey.

[caption id="attachment_1348733" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1348733 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0003349433h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1333" /> Bildnummer: 03349433 Datum: 13.02.1998 Copyright: imago/Kosecki<br />Wayne Gretzky (Kanada); Vdia, quer, hinten, Rücken, Rückansicht, Rückennummer, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998, Spiele, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel, Nagano Aufnahmedatum geschätzt, Dynamik, Eishockey OS Winter Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild Aktion Personen[/caption]
<h3>History of Ice Hockey</h3>
Earlier, people believed ice hockey originated in England. However, research suggests, the game was seen throughout Canada by British soldiers in the mid-1800s. At first, the players adopted fundamental techniques like 'bully' (later the face-off), and 'shinning' ( hitting one's opponent on the shins), and later it evolved into a game called shinty. Later on, the game evolved into more than 30 players battling it out against each other. The first-ever public indoor ice hockey game recorded was back in 1875, between two teams at McGill University. By the later 1800s, the sport drew large crowds in Canada and competed with Lacrosse as one of the popular sports.

Always dubbed to be a violent game, soon, the players received protective equipment, and rinks were developed. In 1893, the Stanley Cup <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/ice-hockey/The-National-Hockey-League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">came</a> into existence after Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, donated the cup to the top team. Even though Canada popularized the sport, the first professional team recorded was back in 1903 in the United States of America, named Portage Lakes. After that, the year 1910 saw National Hockey Association formed, which was the forerunner of the National Hockey League. It became the most widely recognized sport in hockey associations in North America. Moreover, Montreal Canadiens from Canada became the most successful team with 24 cup <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/stanley-cup-winners-team-most-championships-nhl-history/gdv5rchramyobabdaxbxy55x" target="_blank" rel="noopener">victories</a>.

[caption id="attachment_1348734" align="aligncenter" width="1900"]<img class="wp-image-1348734 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0003374276h.jpg" alt="" width="1900" height="1429" /> Bildnummer: 03374276 Datum: 05.03.1996 Copyright: imago/UPI Photo<br />Wayne Gretzky (li., St. Louis Blues) und Brian Skrudland (Flordia Panthers) - PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY (SLP96030506); Vneg, quer NHL 1995/1996 Eishockey Herren Mannschaft USA Gruppenbild Aktion Personen[/caption]
<h3> Rules and Regulations</h3>
With the sport accustomed to its physical nature, checking is a body contact that opponents can use to take them out of play. A face-off is held where an official drops the puck for the players to battle it out. 11 players play in a team where six players play on the rink with five subs waiting in the technical area. The goalie never leaves his goal area. In the NHL, there are three periods in the game with <a href="https://howtheyplay.com/team-sports/Basic-Rules-NHL-Hockey-Visual-Guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">over</a> 20 minutes played between both teams. The periods increase during the playoffs as they wait for a team to score the first goal.
<h3>Greatest Ice Hockey players</h3>
<strong>Wayne Gretzky</strong>

Regarded as the 'Great One', Wayne Gretzky remains one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The sheer commitment to be the best saw his jersey being retired by the whole league- the famous '99.' He won nine NHL MVPs and a 4x Stanley Cup championships. He scored the most points with 2857, scored 894 goals, and 1963 assists. In fact, no player reached 2000 career points in the NHL as Gretzky stands atop the charts. He has a scoring streak of 51 points which may stand as a record that won't be broken.

<strong>Mario Lemieux</strong>

The three-time MVP and two-time Stanley Cup winner Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Apart from Gretzky, he has the most points in a single season. He also recorded a 46-game point streak that proved to be sensational. Mario holds a unique record of scoring a 'cycle', where he scored a goal in all five variations of ice hockey. Retired from the sport with 1723 points, he is a generational talent.

[caption id="attachment_1405391" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1405391 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0005742134h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1387" /> Bildnummer: 05742134 Datum: 08.04.2010 Copyright: imago/Icon SMI<br />8 April 2010: Mario Lemieux waves to the fans at Mellon Arena on Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders in the final regular-season home game in the history of 48-year-old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY Icon114100408004; Herren Eishockey USA NHL vdig xub 2010 quer<br />Image number 05742134 date 08 04 2010 Copyright imago Icon Smi 8 April 2010 Mario Lemieux Waves to The supporters AT Mellon Arena ON Thursday Night AS The Pittsburgh Penguins Take ON The New York Islanders in The Final Regular Season Home Game in The History of 48 Year Old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY men Ice hockey USA NHL Vdig xub 2010 horizontal[/caption]

<strong>Gordie Howe</strong>

4x Stanley Cup champion, 6x NHL MVP, and a 23x All-Star, Gordie Howe epitomized fitness and determination. He played his last game at the age of 51 playing around 1767 games. Charming but with an inner steel inside, he scored 23 goals in 22 consecutive seasons.

<strong>Sidney Crosby</strong>

Watching young kids to the fullest of their abilities is a treat to watch. That happened with Sidney Crosby as he became the youngest player to lead his team to a Stanley Cup victory at 21. Affectionately named 'Sid the Kid,' he led his NHL teams well and continues to play.

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Often regarded as the fastest game in the world, Ice Hockey, as the name suggests, is played on ice. It&#8217;s a team sport played on an ice rink as two teams battle it out to score the most goals. Similar to hockey, the opponents use their ice hockey sticks to shoot a vulcanized, rubber disc called a puck into the goalpost. Each goal gets one point and the team with the most goals wins the competition. Therefore, it is a full-contact sport filled with drama and excitement. The sport features in the Winter Olympics with the US, Canadian and Russian teams often dominating the headlines. Significantly, the International Ice Hockey Federation governs the game. Similarly to ice hockey, many countries play field hockey with rules similar to that of ice hockey. Bildnummer: 03349433 Datum: 13.02.1998 Copyright: imago/KoseckiWayne Gretzky (Kanada); Vdia, quer, hinten, Rücken, Rückansicht, Rückennummer, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998, Spiele, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel, Nagano Aufnahmedatum geschätzt, Dynamik, Eishockey OS Winter Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild Aktion Personen History of Ice Hockey Earlier, people believed ice hockey originated in England. However, research suggests, the game was seen throughout Canada by British soldiers in the mid-1800s. At first, the players adopted fundamental techniques like &#8216;bully&#8217; (later the face-off), and &#8216;shinning&#8217; ( hitting one&#8217;s opponent on the shins), and later it evolved into a game called shinty. Later on, the game evolved into more than 30 players battling it out against each other. The first-ever public indoor ice hockey game recorded was back in 1875, between two teams at McGill University. By the later 1800s, the sport drew large crowds in Canada and competed with Lacrosse as one of the popular sports. Always dubbed to be a violent game, soon, the players received protective equipment, and rinks were developed. In 1893, the Stanley Cup came into existence after Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, donated the cup to the top team. Even though Canada popularized the sport, the first professional team recorded was back in 1903 in the United States of America, named Portage Lakes. After that, the year 1910 saw National Hockey Association formed, which was the forerunner of the National Hockey League. It became the most widely recognized sport in hockey associations in North America. Moreover, Montreal Canadiens from Canada became the most successful team with 24 cup victories. Bildnummer: 03374276 Datum: 05.03.1996 Copyright: imago/UPI PhotoWayne Gretzky (li., St. Louis Blues) und Brian Skrudland (Flordia Panthers) &#8211; PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY (SLP96030506); Vneg, quer NHL 1995/1996 Eishockey Herren Mannschaft USA Gruppenbild Aktion Personen  Rules and Regulations With the sport accustomed to its physical nature, checking is a body contact that opponents can use to take them out of play. A face-off is held where an official drops the puck for the players to battle it out. 11 players play in a team where six players play on the rink with five subs waiting in the technical area. The goalie never leaves his goal area. In the NHL, there are three periods in the game with over 20 minutes played between both teams. The periods increase during the playoffs as they wait for a team to score the first goal. Greatest Ice Hockey players Wayne Gretzky Regarded as the &#8216;Great One&#8217;, Wayne Gretzky remains one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The sheer commitment to be the best saw his jersey being retired by the whole league- the famous &#8217;99.&#8217; He won nine NHL MVPs and a 4x Stanley Cup championships. He scored the most points with 2857, scored 894 goals, and 1963 assists. In fact, no player reached 2000 career points in the NHL as Gretzky stands atop the charts. He has a scoring streak of 51 points which may stand as a record that won&#8217;t be broken. Mario Lemieux The three-time MVP and two-time Stanley Cup winner Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Apart from Gretzky, he has the most points in a single season. He also recorded a 46-game point streak that proved to be sensational. Mario holds a unique record of scoring a &#8216;cycle&#8217;, where he scored a goal in all five variations of ice hockey. Retired from the sport with 1723 points, he is a generational talent. Bildnummer: 05742134 Datum: 08.04.2010 Copyright: imago/Icon SMI8 April 2010: Mario Lemieux waves to the fans at Mellon Arena on Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders in the final regular-season home game in the history of 48-year-old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY Icon114100408004; Herren Eishockey USA NHL vdig xub 2010 querImage number 05742134 date 08 04 2010 Copyright imago Icon Smi 8 April 2010 Mario Lemieux Waves to The supporters AT Mellon Arena ON Thursday Night AS The Pittsburgh Penguins Take ON The New York Islanders in The Final Regular Season Home Game in The History of 48 Year Old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY men Ice hockey USA NHL Vdig xub 2010 horizontal Gordie Howe 4x Stanley Cup champion, 6x NHL MVP, and a 23x All-Star, Gordie Howe epitomized fitness and determination. He played his last game at the age of 51 playing around 1767 games. Charming but with an inner steel inside, he scored 23 goals in 22 consecutive seasons. Sidney Crosby Watching young kids to the fullest of their abilities is a treat to watch. That happened with Sidney Crosby as he became the youngest player to lead his team to a Stanley Cup victory at 21. Affectionately named &#8216;Sid the Kid,&#8217; he led his NHL teams well and continues to play.

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32 clubs, 25 from the United States and 7 from Canada, make up the National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is one of the four main professional sports leagues in the US and Canada.

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After the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the English Premier League (EPL), the National Hockey League (NHL) is the fifth most lucrative professional sports league in the world.
<h2>History of NHL</h2>
Prior to NHL, Ambrose O'Brien created the National Hockey Association (NHA) in 1909. The NHA was one of the first major ice hockey professional leagues. Matches began in 1910 with seven teams across Ontario and Quebec. As the "rover" position was eliminated, O'Brien also instituted the ongoing "six players rule."

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Despite the NHA's decline over its first eight seasons, the owners of the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and Quebec Bulldogs met to consider the league's future after a series of disagreements with Toronto Blueshirts owner, Eddie Livingstone. The four teams decided to suspend the NHA after realizing they couldn't remove Livingstone according to the association's bylaws.

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The NHL was founded in 1917 as a result of the NHA's suspension. The Montreal Wanderers and Toronto Arenas squared off in the first NHL game. The game was held in Montreal, Canada's Westmount Arena.  With a score of 10-9, the Wanderers thrashed the Arenas.  The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators played another game on the same day in Ottawa's Dey's Arena. The Canadiens defeated the Senators 7-4 to secure their victory.
<h2>Rules and Regulations of NHL</h2>
At the start of a game, when the puck is dropped by an official, the two teams square off. An NHL game typically has 11 players: six skaters on the ice and five substitutes on the bench. No matter what happens, the goaltender will never leave his net. NHL games consist of three periods, each lasting over 20 minutes. In the playoffs, the time between periods becomes longer as teams wait for the first goal.
<h2>Stanley Cup</h2>
The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in the National Hockey League playoffs. It's also the game's longest-standing prize. The Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston, inspired the trophy's moniker. He gave the trophy to the highest-scoring team in the game in 1893, so it is fitting that he be honored in this way. Montreal Hockey Club was the first team to hoist the trophy. In 1915, the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) made a pact to continue their yearly tradition of presenting the Stanley Cup.

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The NHL and trustee J. Cooper Smeaton came to an arrangement in 1947 that gave the NHL exclusive rights to the Stanley Cup, enabling it to turn down invitations from other leagues. There is also a long-standing custom of putting the names of NHL stars on the Stanley Cup.

Currently, to qualify for automatic engraving, a player:
<ol>
 	<li>Must have played, or have dressed as the backup goaltender, for at least half of the championship team's regular season games. OR:</li>
 	<li>Must have played, or have dressed as the backup goaltender, for at least one game of the Stanley Cup Finals for the championship team, AND:</li>
 	<li>Must be on the roster when the team wins the Stanley Cup.</li>
</ol>
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During the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, the series was held between the Eastern Conference's Tampa Bay Lightning and the Western Conference's Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche won the best of the seven series, 4-2. This ended Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup winning streak, making the Avalanche a three-time Stanley Cup winner.
<h2>Distribution of teams in the NHL</h2>
The league is further subdivided into four divisions based on the two conferences it falls under.

<strong>Eastern Conference</strong>

<strong>Atlantic Division</strong> -
<ul>
 	<li>Boston Bruins</li>
 	<li>Buffalo Sabres</li>
 	<li>Detroit Red Wings</li>
 	<li>Florida Panthers</li>
 	<li>Montreal Canadiens</li>
 	<li>Ottawa Senators</li>
 	<li>Tampa Bay Lightning</li>
 	<li>Toronto Maple Leafs</li>
</ul>
<strong>Metropolitan Division -</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Carolina Hurricanes</li>
 	<li>Columbus Blue Jackets</li>
 	<li>New Jersey Devils</li>
 	<li>New York Islanders</li>
 	<li>New York Rangers</li>
 	<li>Philadelphia Flyers</li>
 	<li>Pittsburgh Penguins</li>
 	<li>Washington Capitals</li>
</ul>
<strong>Western Conference</strong>

<strong>Central Division -</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Arizona Coyotes</li>
 	<li>Chicago Blackhawks</li>
 	<li>Colorado Avalanche</li>
 	<li>Dallas Stars</li>
 	<li>Minnesota Wild</li>
 	<li>Nashville Predators</li>
 	<li>St. Louis Blues</li>
 	<li>Winnipeg Jets</li>
</ul>
<strong>Pacific Division -</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Anaheim Ducks</li>
 	<li>Calgary Flames</li>
 	<li>Edmonton Oilers</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Kings</li>
 	<li>San Jose Sharks</li>
 	<li>Seattle Kraken</li>
 	<li>Vancouver Canucks</li>
 	<li>Vegas Golden Knights</li>
</ul>
<h2>Legends of NHL</h2>
More than a century has passed since the sport's inception, so it has plenty of credibility. Many legends of ice hockey have played their way into the records of the game and the hearts of fans thanks to their blazing performances.

<strong>Gordie Howe</strong>

In 1946, Gordie Howe made his National Hockey League debut with the Detroit Red Wings. In 1980, the right winger retired after 32 years in the NHL. He had previously skated in games with his kids Marty and Mark. During his 25 years with the Detroit Red Wings, "Mr. Hockey" won four Stanley Cups and was named league MVP six times. In honor of his accomplishments, the "Gordie Howe Hat Trick," in which a player scores a goal, provides an assist, and gets into a brawl all in the same game, was named after him. His 22, 20-goal seasons in a row, are still an NHL record. He has also played in 1,767 games; more than anybody else.

<strong>Wayne Gretzky</strong>

There has never been a better scorer than The Great One. Wayne Gretzky's supremacy may be understood with just one simple fact: Over the course of his 21 years, he racked up 1,963 assists. No player in history has scored and assisted on more goals than him, and his total now includes 894 goals. Gretzky won the Stanley Cup four times and was named in the All-Star team 18 times. He also won 10 Art Ross Trophies and 9 Hart Awards. He set multiple career records in the regular season and the playoffs, including points, goals, and assists.

<strong>Bobby Orr</strong>

Bobby Orr, who famously leaped in the air to celebrate winning the 1970 Stanley Cup, was the first offensive defender in NHL history. He made history in 1969–70 by scoring the most points by a defender in a single season (120). The next year, Orr placed second with a career-high 139 points, and then he won the title again with 135 points in 1974–1975. Orr's career was cut short by injuries, but he still managed to set records at his position by scoring 270 goals and adding 645 assists for 915 points in only 657 games. Eight consecutive Norris Trophies were also a part of his fantastic career.

32 clubs, 25 from the United States and 7 from Canada, make up the National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is one of the four main professional sports leagues in the US and Canada. After the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the English Premier League (EPL), the National Hockey League (NHL) is the fifth most lucrative professional sports league in the world. History of NHL Prior to NHL, Ambrose O&#8217;Brien created the National Hockey Association (NHA) in 1909. The NHA was one of the first major ice hockey professional leagues. Matches began in 1910 with seven teams across Ontario and Quebec. As the &#8220;rover&#8221; position was eliminated, O&#8217;Brien also instituted the ongoing &#8220;six players rule.&#8221; Despite the NHA&#8217;s decline over its first eight seasons, the owners of the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and Quebec Bulldogs met to consider the league&#8217;s future after a series of disagreements with Toronto Blueshirts owner, Eddie Livingstone. The four teams decided to suspend the NHA after realizing they couldn&#8217;t remove Livingstone according to the association&#8217;s bylaws. The NHL was founded in 1917 as a result of the NHA&#8217;s suspension. The Montreal Wanderers and Toronto Arenas squared off in the first NHL game. The game was held in Montreal, Canada&#8217;s Westmount Arena.  With a score of 10-9, the Wanderers thrashed the Arenas.  The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators played another game on the same day in Ottawa&#8217;s Dey&#8217;s Arena. The Canadiens defeated the Senators 7-4 to secure their victory. Rules and Regulations of NHL At the start of a game, when the puck is dropped by an official, the two teams square off. An NHL game typically has 11 players: six skaters on the ice and five substitutes on the bench. No matter what happens, the goaltender will never leave his net. NHL games consist of three periods, each lasting over 20 minutes. In the playoffs, the time between periods becomes longer as teams wait for the first goal. Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in the National Hockey League playoffs. It&#8217;s also the game&#8217;s longest-standing prize. The Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston, inspired the trophy&#8217;s moniker. He gave the trophy to the highest-scoring team in the game in 1893, so it is fitting that he be honored in this way. Montreal Hockey Club was the first team to hoist the trophy. In 1915, the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) made a pact to continue their yearly tradition of presenting the Stanley Cup. The NHL and trustee J. Cooper Smeaton came to an arrangement in 1947 that gave the NHL exclusive rights to the Stanley Cup, enabling it to turn down invitations from other leagues. There is also a long-standing custom of putting the names of NHL stars on the Stanley Cup. Currently, to qualify for automatic engraving, a player: Must have played, or have dressed as the backup goaltender, for at least half of the championship team&#8217;s regular season games. OR: Must have played, or have dressed as the backup goaltender, for at least one game of the Stanley Cup Finals for the championship team, AND: Must be on the roster when the team wins the Stanley Cup.  During the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, the series was held between the Eastern Conference&#8217;s Tampa Bay Lightning and the Western Conference&#8217;s Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche won the best of the seven series, 4-2. This ended Tampa Bay&#8217;s Stanley Cup winning streak, making the Avalanche a three-time Stanley Cup winner. Distribution of teams in the NHL The league is further subdivided into four divisions based on the two conferences it falls under. Eastern Conference Atlantic Division &#8211; Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Detroit Red Wings Florida Panthers Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Metropolitan Division &#8211; Carolina Hurricanes Columbus Blue Jackets New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals Western Conference Central Division &#8211; Arizona Coyotes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Dallas Stars Minnesota Wild Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues Winnipeg Jets Pacific Division &#8211; Anaheim Ducks Calgary Flames Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken Vancouver Canucks Vegas Golden Knights Legends of NHL More than a century has passed since the sport&#8217;s inception, so it has plenty of credibility. Many legends of ice hockey have played their way into the records of the game and the hearts of fans thanks to their blazing performances. Gordie Howe In 1946, Gordie Howe made his National Hockey League debut with the Detroit Red Wings. In 1980, the right winger retired after 32 years in the NHL. He had previously skated in games with his kids Marty and Mark. During his 25 years with the Detroit Red Wings, &#8220;Mr. Hockey&#8221; won four Stanley Cups and was named league MVP six times. In honor of his accomplishments, the &#8220;Gordie Howe Hat Trick,&#8221; in which a player scores a goal, provides an assist, and gets into a brawl all in the same game, was named after him. His 22, 20-goal seasons in a row, are still an NHL record. He has also played in 1,767 games; more than anybody else. Wayne Gretzky There has never been a better scorer than The Great One. Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s supremacy may be understood with just one simple fact: Over the course of his 21 years, he racked up 1,963 assists. No player in history has scored and assisted on more goals than him, and his total now includes 894 goals. Gretzky won the Stanley Cup four times and was named in the All-Star team 18 times. He also won 10 Art Ross Trophies and 9 Hart Awards. He set multiple career records in the regular season and the playoffs, including points, goals, and assists. Bobby Orr Bobby Orr, who famously leaped in the air to celebrate winning the 1970 Stanley Cup, was the first offensive defender in NHL history. He made history in 1969–70 by scoring the most points by a defender in a single season (120). The next year, Orr placed second with a career-high 139 points, and then he won the title again with 135 points in 1974–1975. Orr&#8217;s career was cut short by injuries, but he still managed to set records at his position by scoring 270 goals and adding 645 assists for 915 points in only 657 games. Eight consecutive Norris Trophies were also a part of his fantastic career.

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